Property Tax Reports

Note: Reports delayed

The League usually publishes a property tax report in the September-October issue of Minnesota Cities magazine and online using data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR). However, the information used for the report has been unavailable for 2017 and 2018 because the DOR has been going through a significant transition to a new database system. As of Dec. 18, 2018, it is uncertain when the data will be available.

The information will be posted here as soon as it is available. Stay tuned to the LMC Cities Bulletin to find out when the property tax report and accompanying information is available online.

Usefulness of the data

This property tax information is intended for city officials and staff to use for preparing city budgets, communicating with city residents, and understanding how the tax base and tax rates change over time. The tax tables use data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue to present a wide range of information in an accessible way. City officials and staff can learn the makeup of the local tax base, the different tax rates that apply in their community, and calculate estimated taxes on homes. Historical data is included here to allow for looking at trends over time.

If you have questions or need assistance analyzing the tax data further, contact League Policy Analysis Manager Rachel Walker at rwalker@lmc.org.

The tax capacity information was the only data available from the Minnesota Department of Revenue in 2017.

2016 Property Tax Information

2016 Property Tax Report (pdf) The trend of increasing property values continued in Minnesota cities overall for the third consecutive year. In this 24th annual League of Minnesota Cities property tax report, we'll explore this and other market value and tax capacity trends. We'll also provide an update on current policy issues related to the property tax system. (September-October 2016 Minnesota Cities magazine)

2016 Property Tax Data (xls) Table containing 2016 data on Minnesota's 853 cities as well as League member townships. Worksheet 1 of the file contains a glossary of terms used in the table.

2015 Property Tax Report (pdf) The 2015 property tax report brings some good news about city finances for the second year in a row. Once again, we are seeing property values increase for cities overall. In addition, local government aid (LGA) increased for more than 85 percent of the cities that received LGA, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue. In this 23rd annual League of Minnesota Cities property tax report, we’ll explore these and other market value and tax capacity trends. We’ll also provide an update on current policy issues related to the property tax system. (September-October 2015 Minnesota Cities magazine)

2014 Property Tax Report (pdf) After years of decline, cities are starting to see some increase in property values. In this, the League of Minnesota Cities' 22nd annual property tax report, we explore this and other market value and tax capacity trends as well as provide some updates on recent policy changes affecting the property tax system. (September-October 2014 Minnesota Cities magazine)

2013 Property Tax Report (pdf) In this, the League of Minnesota Cities’ 21st annual property tax report, we find that although market values continued to decline, losses in 2013 aren’t as severe as in recent years. However, that decline, plus little or no increase in local government aid (LGA) from 2008 through 2013, continue to challenge cities. This report explores this and other recent market value and tax capacity trends, and provides an update on current property tax policy issues. (September-October 2013 Minnesota Cities magazine)

Property Tax Calculator

The Property Tax Calculator is an interactive tool that allows you to compare business and homestead property tax data for different cities and over time. Compare your city with cities in your region or with cities of similar population size. Multiple years, property values and cities can be compared simultaneously. Access the Property Tax Calculator